Fairness and Equity
Polis is determined to create the best experience possible for competitive and casual gamers alike. A crucial factor of this is ensuring that everyone is acting respectfully and honestly towards others, and as such, issues such as cheating, harrassment, and other forms of poor behavior are taken seriously and addressed immediately. As a general rule, it is a good idea to ask yourself how you would like to be treated and treat others the same way. Of course, as all people are different, even this can sometimes be insufficient, and that is why we have written a short list of behavioral expectations:
DO NOT CHEAT -- this includes all ways to obtain an advantage in a game or the Polis leaderboards that are not explicitly allowed by the rules. Thus, while the typical manners of cheating like using illegal equipment and possessing unfair advantages in gameplay are forbidden, so too are processes such as collusion, intentional forfeiture, and any other behaviors that undermine the premise that all parties participating in a game want to win with integrity. Any instances of cheating in Polis will be addressed as soon as they happen, and can result in temporary or permanent bans from the community, evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the infraction.
BE RESPECTFUL -- treat all members of the Polis community with kindness and fairness. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Keeping chat room conversation friendly and relevant.
- Contributing family-friendly esports-related content.
- Keeping comments on livestreams and other events friendly and relevant.
- Acknowledging and upholding Polis as a community open to everyone regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.
- Demonstrating alliance with potential victims of discrimination, harrassment, and the like by reporting such behavior as soon as it is observed
A key principle of Polis is that esports fans of all identities and levels are welcome, and as such, the community is absolutely intolerant of things such as hate speech and harassment. Anyone caught using the Polis platform to spread harmful content or rhetoric will be punished immediately via the punishment system (reference punishment checklist).
No Tourney Policy -- If the minimum number of players in a tournament is not met, the tournament will be cancelled, no prizes will be given, and all entrants will receive a full refund.
Be serious and have fun -- at Polis, we believe in the simultaneous principle of trying as hard as possible to win while also having fun. How better to respect your opponent than to challenge them as much as possible with your gameplay? How better to recover from a loss than to appreciate having learned something from it? We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where everyone competes respectfully but earnestly, and we hope that this mindset allows everyone to compete at the top of their game!
Punishment Tracker
-250 Polis Points1 Week Suspension1 MonthPermanent BanCheck-In and Results
CHECK-IN -- Check-ins begin one hour prior to the scheduled start time. This is to ensure that all players are present and ready to play.
RESULTS -- After a match has been played, the winner must submit their result screenshot. This screenshot will be verified by our API, and if it is found to be valid, the winner will be awarded their prize.
TOURNAMENT -- Tournament results are determined by the number of points a player has earned in a tournament. The top finishers will face off in a single-elimination bracket, with the winner being crowned the champion.
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TournamentPrizes and Payments
Prizes -- Prizes are given to the top finishers in tournaments and will change based on the prize pool of the tournament and the number of entrants. Prize splits are determined based on the number of entrants.
Payments -- Payments are made via Paypal and will be sent out within 24 hours of the tournament ending. Please make sure your Paypal email is up to date in your settings. If you don't have a Paypal account, you will not be paid out.
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LOGIN TO CHECKGame Day Guidelines
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Check In
Log in to see your pairings on the homepage! Check-ins begin one hour prior to the scheduled start time.
Start Match
With the commencement of the round, your matchups will be displayed. The designated group leader will take charge of setting up the lobby.
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Results and Chill
After round ends, the winner will submit their result screenshot, which is then confirmed by our API.